It begins with knowing who you are!
It begins with knowing who you are!
I am not incredibly wealthy or amazingly famous. My background is probably similar to many of you, but I have stepped up over and over. I’ve pulled myself up the rocky path, stuck my neck out, won some and lost others, accepted challenges before me, relied on my faith, and tried to make a difference. My work and voluntary activities have been in many different fields with an incredible variety of people. Right now, I feel as though I am beginning my sixth career.
Ultimately, I want to Strengthen and Inspire Leaders. If what you see here inspires and strengthens you in some way, if it intrigues you and challenges you, contact me. I would love to hear your story.
The man in the restroom was drying his hands as I came through the door. “Harold, what did you think of that speaker we just heard? His reply was, “He was…
She was leaning forward, lips animated, wagging her finger directly in his face. I was waiting in my car watching the drama unfold…
“She was confident, cheery, motivated, personable, and I hated her for it.” Those words came from Emily, a university Leadership Institute student during…
He was sitting across from me, his head lowered. “I don’t think I can do this. I’m too old to do it.” He thought…
“Why don’t you tell others your story?” I asked. She responded with, “Are you kidding!” She continued…
It was their final training jump. As the commanding officer, he was the last one off the plane. He had to hit the ground…
What do you do when you are broke, no job, done with grad school, living in a new city, full of great ideas? Solution: start a business! This may also fall into the category of young and stupid. Let me tell you about the adventure of starting my first business.
A friend approached me one day and asked, “how would you like to help us start a business”. Why me? “You have started and operated businesses before and we haven’t.” What kind of business? “Manufacturing screen printing equipment.” Well, I know absolutely nothing about either one of those. I’m in.
Greg Mance
Chief of Police, Griffith, IN
Keith Kirkpatrick is a proven coach and advisor who talks the talk and walks the walk. Through his vast professional experience, Keith skillfully provides meaningful insight through various formats to a great many thankful business and community leaders.
Linda Woloshansky
President & CEO, Center of Workforce Innovation
Keith has continually said “yes” when asked to help, no matter the cause. More importantly, he has been proactive in identifying areas of needed improvement in our region. He gathers others to see a common vision and moves forward with the motto of “service above self.”
Randy Niemeyer
President Cedar Lake Town Council
CEO, Niemeyer Milk Transfer, Inc.
Keith’s leadership has had a profound impact on my life. There is not a day that goes by that I do not feel gratitude for the opportunity to have worked with him. He has helped me forge relationships with so many other leaders.
Dyke E. Lee, Sr.
Pastor, First Tabernacle Baptist Church
Keith brought calmness to the storms in my life, understanding when I was overwhelmed, and friendship when I needed a friend. He is a true leader and developer of leaders in our region and beyond. The world is a better place because of him. and I’m a better me.
Theresa Valade
CEO of Success Trek Inc.
Keith is a dedicated and highly effective leader with a magnetic personality. He is a trusted advisor to many businesses and leaders in our community. His entrepreneurial talents, innovative leadership, and support of educational programs serve as the foundation for his accomplishments. His name resonates in the community with the description founder.
Donna Golob
Executive Director, PATH, Inc.
Keith is one of the few people who have spoken into my life and guided me along my professional journey. I truly believe that I can credit him with much of my confidence as a leader today. Thank you for investing in me.
When I was in high school a traumatic incident occurred in my life when I defended a fellow student who was wrongly accused. For a
Imagine a group of people sitting in a meeting or classroom when two people, who are definitely from outside the country, walk into the room.
Have you ever heard someone ask the question “can’t you be civil?” Hopefully, you were the observer of this inquiry and not the target. I
Responding to people, writing, national initiative, enjoying life. (See more about this on the about page – the fun bio!)
First of all, I respond to just about anything. I have been called Kevin, Steve, Fitz, Kirk, Rick, Kirk Patrick, Captain Kirk, and Skeeter (wherever that came from).
If you would like to chat, send me an email with your areas of interest and we can set a time.
Presentations: Tailored to your needs, witty, creative, and fun! I push people to think deeply, discover and act.
Executive Coaching: Clients have told me an hour of my time was more productive than the total time spent with another coach. I ask tough questions and tell you things no one else ever has.
Consultation: My effectiveness with groups of leaders comes because I challenge them! (See more about this on the about page – the fun bio!)
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